*NSG Peace Prize* 2012

[The Realm of God]

Coptic Pope Theodoros II of Alexandria.


I nominate His Holiness Pope Theodoros II of Alexandria for services to the Coptic Oriental Orthodox Christians in Egypt and statements of commitment to help Egypt find it's place in a more independent constitutional post 2011 world and his commitment to ecumenical programs to help improve relations between Oriental Orthodox Copts and Muslims.

[Risottia]

Beginning update.

[Nightkill the Emperor]

I support the nomination of Malala Yousafzai, no one deserves it more than her.


BUUUUUUUUT, I want to collaborate in PSY's nomination, so:

"For uniting people all over the world in a crazy dance that has crossed all borders and now withstands as a symbol of the good things of globalization. Making Korea appear on the map again, but with joy this time; and recognizing himself as an individual of the Korean (not South Korean) nation; PSY must now be a role model for the artists of the world: a world without racism, a world without nationalism.... A world where any man from any race can dance to the same beat, and try to sing the same lyrics of an only song; as in an anthem of mankind."

Oh why not. I'll say that and back Psy again since Malala has a lot of votes.

[Risottia]

I'd like to nominate the Burmese Military Junta. Sure, Aung San Suu Kyi is a great figurehead but it's people like Thein Sein and Than Shwe that reformed and opened up the country.

Motivation expansion needed.

I nominate the people of Libya, for standing up against Al-Qaeda after the tragedy on September 11, 2012, and coming together to eject radical Islamist fighters from Benghazi in a show of support for Ambassador Stevens and the United States.

Same, motivation expansion needed.

Coptic Pope Theodoros II of Alexandria.
I nominate His Holiness Pope Theodoros II of Alexandria for services to the Coptic Oriental Orthodox Christians in Egypt and statements of commitment to help Egypt find it's place in a more independent constitutional post 2011 world and his commitment to ecumenical programs to help improve relations between Oriental Orthodox Copts and Muslims.

Accepted, but I think you could expand a bit more.

Update completed.

The Committee urges the submitters of nominations to expand the motivations that have been considered too short.

[Euskirribakondara]

Oh why not. I'll say that and back Psy again since Malala has a lot of votes.

You know what? Same for me. Please change my vote to PSY, since Malala already passed the threshold.

[Risottia]

Oh why not. I'll say that and back Psy again since Malala has a lot of votes.

You know what? Same for me. Please change my vote to PSY, since Malala already passed the threshold.

Ok. Thread updated thus far.

[Gordano and Lysandus]

I believe Astrolinium agreed to the joint nomination, but in case I'm being a total derp, check with him.

[Tyrants]

I wish to withdraw my nomination and nominate PSY instead.

[Serrland]

I'll add my nomination for Aung San Suu Kyi, too.

[Astrolinium]

I believe Astrolinium agreed to the joint nomination, but in case I'm being a total derp, check with him.

I did.

[Risottia]

I believe Astrolinium agreed to the joint nomination, but in case I'm being a total derp, check with him.

I did.

Ok, done.

Also thread updated so far.

[Renegade Island]

I nominate Ron Paul.

Ron Paul's Farewell Speech

The hypocrisy of foreign occupation in the name of defense

Motivation:

I watched the year long circus of the US Presidential Campaign from across the Atlantic.

The only person that I saw addressing issues like ending wars was Ron Paul. (Who vowed to bring all foreign troops home by executive order.)

The only person that I saw addressing destructive economic issues was Ron Paul. (Who vowed to Audit the Federal Reserve, and open it up to competition.)

The only person that I saw advocating reining in the over-reach of the Federal Government was Ron Paul (Repeal the Patriot Act, Repeal the NDAA, end the TSA. End the drug war, and release people jailed for victimless crimes.)

So to summarise:

He spoke for peace in a country whose politicians only speak about perpetual war. He spoke for the people in reining in the power of the banking system, and restoring the liberties granted to them by their constitution.

And unlike other politicians who have been accused of "flip-flopping" - that is, changing their views to suit the social climate or win votes, Paul has been consistent with his message for many years now, running on the same platform in 1988 for the Libertarian Party.

[Risottia]

I nominate Ron Paul.

Ron Paul's Farewell Speech

The hypocrisy of foreign occupation in the name of defense

Write a motivation and post it here. Look at the rest of the thread for an idea of what it should look like.

[Renegade Island]

I nominate Ron Paul.

Ron Paul's Farewell Speech

The hypocrisy of foreign occupation in the name of defense

Write a motivation and post it here. Look at the rest of the thread for an idea of what it should look like.

Done.

[Tsuntion]

I'd like to nominate Peace One Day, a multinational organisation, especially since both the ones I might support already have enough to go through to the next round. This may be slightly rambley and perhaps I should have let Wikipedia do the talking, but oh well.

Founded in 1999 by filmmaker Jeremy Gilley, Peace One Day has first stabalised the date of the International Day of Peace and then promoted observation of this day at all levels of society, from domestic violence to uprisings to warfare. It hopes that achieving proper peace on that short time can be a foundation for lasting truces and good diplomacy. Thanks to Gilley's work through the organisation and with other people, all UN member states agreed to comply with the day with regards to military manouevours and the like, accepting it as a global time of ceasefire and nonviolence. Even the Taliban agreed to support and abide by the day due to Peace One Day's work, and in 2008 a 70% reduction of violent incidents in Afghanistan was recorded. Because of similar happenings there and in other countries, health and aid workers were able to save thousands of lives through vaccinating and immunising children in areas normally unsafe for them to travel to. The organisation now works on a Global Truce campaign to not only reduce violence upon one day but to make that an active promotion of peace through gathering individuals across the world in activities related to Peace One Day.

[Risottia]

Updated.

[Mushet]

Fuck yes I'm supporting the Immortal Technique nomination

[Risottia]

Fuck yes I'm supporting the Immortal Technique nomination

Duly noted.

[Paixao]

I will notimate Mitt Romney, so he can feel better.

I loose my nomination, in conjunction with my temper, as I punch you in the face for suggesting such a thing.

[Risottia]

I will notimate Mitt Romney, so he can feel better.

I loose my nomination, in conjunction with my temper, as I punch you in the face for suggesting such a thing.

This is flaming, and is going to be reported. A mod ruled it's not, so far.

I hope you enjoyed your stay here.
Anyway, your guess was right: whatever nomination or support you will post from now on, it will be considered void.

[Novaya Tselinoyarsk]

I lend my nomination to Médecins Sans Frontières.

[Mushet]

I know you can't nominate more than one but what about reccomending

And about the alive policy, what if they just died a month ago, because I would nominate Russel Means but unfortunately he died recently

[Risottia]

I know you can't nominate more than one but what about reccomending

Well, if you feel so... but I would prefer to keep campaigning for the poll phase.

And about the alive policy, what if they just died a month ago

Nomination not acceptable.



Updated.

[Renegade Island]

I'd like to nominate Doctors Without Borders or Medecins Sans Frontieres if you prefer.

They give up their plush, well off jobs to go into war zones, developing nations with inadequate healthcare systems, and regions suffering from endemic diseases. No one is discriminated against, be it sex, religion, race, or creed. They have attempted to bring attention to humanitarian crisis to world leaders and organizations throughout their history and have documented some of the worst atrocities such as the Biafra War and the Rwandan genocide.

By giving up their comfortable lives to help others, providing them equal medical care, and trying to bring attention to humanitarian crisis' be it war, famine, natural disasters, etc. to the world, I believe they should be awarded the NSG Peace Prize for their selfless actions and dedication to improving the lives of others through medicine.

Seconded.

I believe that initiatives like Doctors Without Borders are the blueprint for the future.

[Heleventia]

I request that the Dalai Lamas country be changed from Tibet to Tibet/India. In his own words the Dalia Lama has said that he is:

Tibetan in appearance, but an Indian in spirituality"

and refers to himself as a

"son of India"